Newark Book Festival 2026

FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP

Become a Festival Friend

From as little as £20 a year, you can help support the growth of Newark Book Festival by becoming a festival friend!

Your support creates unforgettable experiences, gives people the opportunity to see and hear from fantastic authors and illustrators, and nurtures the next generation of writers.

Plus, you'll benefit from priority 2026 festival tickets, discounts, early access, VIP areas, gifts and more.

People in the queue for a book signing at the Palace Theatre in Newark. They are all holding up a copy of The Strawberry Thief by Joanne Harris.
Matt Haig at Newark Book Festival

CELEBRATE OUR 10th BIRTHDAY WITH US

Celebrate with us over 4 days this July as we create a rich and diverse collection of events for everyone who loves a good story, whether it’s fantasy and fiction, crime and thrillers, history, nature, music or comedy. Showcasing local and national talent in book talks, author interviews, creative workshops, performances, storytelling sessions, and more.

Holly Smale, Rowan Coleman, Giles Kristian, Jo Callaghan at Newark Book Festival, Battle of Genres Event in Newark Town Hall 2024

View our range of Festival sponsorship packages to support the sustainability and legacy of Newark Book Festival.

Newark Book Festival Volunteer 2024

Join us for the 10th anniversay event and become a Newark Book Festival volunteer in 2026! Find out how and when to apply here.

Kate Rhodes & Victorian Dowd in a Crime Fiction Panel with Interviewer Alex Hawley

As we step into our tenth year, we’re inviting you to donate £10 to help us make this festival the biggest and most inspiring one yet!

With thanks to our key funders & partners